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Dolphin Watch + Sailing - Port Stephens

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Newcastle, Australia
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

You don't have to worry about missing out on seeing dolphins while in Port Stephens with this sailing tour. Board your boat and start spotting the bottlenose dolphins that call this bay home. You can choose to relax in the dry bow-net or take a dip in the wet boom-net. If conditions allow, your guides may even hoist the sails and take you gliding through the water.
  • See resident bottlenose dolphins from the bay of Port Stephens
  • Listen to an informative commentary about the dolphins from the guide
  • Relax in a dry bow-net or wet boom-net ride
  • Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea at the bay as you watch the dolphins

What's Included

  • Dolphin Guarantee
  • Informative Commentary
  • Dry Bow-Net ride
  • Wet Boom-Net ride
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Restroom on board

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 8 Teramby Rd, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia

      PLEASE ARRIVE APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME, FOR BOARDING. You may need to allow some additional time to find parking. Imagine is located at Dock C at the D'Albora Marina at Nelson Bay. . Approx 50 mtrs on your right hand side

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Port Stephens

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Judith_B
    Karen and Frank were great. They gave us interesting information and we loved that frank is so involved in the local conservation efforts. They were helpful in assisting everyone to get the most out of the trip

    Reviews

    4.7
    based on 31 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Wonderful Trip

    Kathryn_W, Feb 2025
    Our Catamaran was spacious, and comfortable. We saw plenty of dolphins, which were fabulous. The crew were very informative, entertaining, and looked after us well. We really enjoyed it. Thank you.

    Response from Host, Feb 2025

    Thanks for your great review Kathryn and we are glad you had a memorable experience with us. :)

    Great excursion and very...

    Johnny_N, Dec 2024
    Great excursion and very friendly staff!! The dolphins were great and being on the wet and dry nets was fun for the kids

    Staff were great friendly...

    Jodie_B, Nov 2024
    Staff were great friendly and knowledgeable, was a fun morning watching the dolphins swim and play together

    Great Adventure

    John_L, Mar 2024
    Took my cousin that came over from Wales and we had an awesome time together! She will remember this always. We will bring our Grandkids here later in the year for their birthday experiences.

    Would reccommend

    meisi_g, Mar 2024
    the crew was very friendly and the guide gave us fun facts which enhanced the experience and i loved the side net!

    Fun dolphin spotting trip

    Judith_B, Mar 2024
    Karen and Frank were great. They gave us interesting information and we loved that frank is so involved in the local conservation efforts. They were helpful in assisting everyone to get the most out of the trip

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